Recipes

Move over donuts… bagels are taking over!

My daughters ask for pink frosted sprinkled donuts just about every morning… welcome to my world. My three year old literally has donuts on her brain constantly, and most days I cant blame her! Running out for donuts EVERY morning is just NOT going to happen… I knew I had to do something about it, so I came up with a more practical and healthy solution. Let me introduce you to my Pink Sprinkled Donut-BAGEL! This sweet recipe is so easy to make and all of the ingredients are easy to keep on hand. Next time your little one requests a donut, surprise them with this donut-bagel!

With the 4th of July just a few days away, I thought it would be fun to share my red, white and blue fruity waffle recipe with you. It is a simple and colorful twist on waffles, that everyone in your family will love! Waffles are made just about every weekend in our home, so knowing that a simple and easy change-up to our regular waffle routine can be done with a splash of color and fun toppings… makes this chef happy!

The recipe is simple and scrumptious, but the key to it all is having fun while cooking!

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School is almost out and summer is right around the corner… which means it is BBQ season! I don’t know about you, but I am so excited. I love the social gatherings that summer brings and all of the yummy meals in store. I have a sweet tooth so I enjoy making and bringing desserts to all of our summer parties. My absolute favorite desserts to make are recipes that require minimal ingredients (without sacrificing taste!), don’t involve baking (the oven is way too hot this time of year!), and include fresh seasonal fruit. Don’t get me wrong, I adore chocolate, but with the heat of the summer I prefer a chilled fruity dessert. I have the perfect recipe that covers all of those bases, and will make you a very ‘welcomed guest’ at any summer shin-dig!

My mini …no-bake… frozen yogurt Effortless Pies are the perfect dessert. My recipe allows each guest the chance to indulge in their own personal fruity delight, because let’s be honest, who really wants to share something this delicious? And with the help of just a few simple ingredients and a very short prep time, you will have a stunning dessert that will make people wonder… how do you do it!? They look incredible and taste even better than they look! Win-Win!

In preparation for this recipe I ran out to my neighborhood Walmart for the ingredients. I always look in the Dairy section, for Reddi-wip® and the Oikos® Key Lime Greek Yogurt. The 6 count package of Keebler® Ready Crust® Mini Graham Cracker Pie Crust can be conveniently found in the baking aisle. And of course, you can’t make this delightful dessert without the touch of fresh herbs and fruit, found in the same location in the fresh produce section. I can be in and out of Walmart within 10 minutes when prepping for this dessert, because they conveniently locate these needed ingredients in 3 simple spots around the store. Thank you, Walmart, for making this shopping trip easy as pie!

Open the package of Keebler® Ready Crust® Mini Graham Cracker Pie Crust (6-count), and set to the side.Cut 6 blackberries into small pieces, and place the small pieces equally in the bottom of each of the Keebler® Ready Crust® Mini Graham Cracker Pie Crust. Set the fruit-bottomed pie crusts to the side, while you make the filling.Spoon the 2 – 5.3oz containers of Oikos® Key Lime Greek Yogurt into a small mixing bowl. Add to the yogurt, 1 cup, or half of the 13oz can of Original Reddi-wip® (Save the rest for garnish.) Also, add fresh lime juice by cutting one lime in half and squeezing the fresh lime juice into the yogurt mixture.Mix the Oikos® Key Lime Greek Yogurt, fresh lime juice and Reddi-wip® together until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Equally spoon the filling mixture into each of the fruit-bottomed pie crusts. Each pie crust should be topped off evenly, to the top of the crust. Freeze the mini pies in the freezer for approximately 3.5 hours, or until firm.Once they are firm, remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving; to slightly soften at room temperature.Top-off and decorate the mini pies within that 15 minute softening time. Garnish with the extra Reddi-wip®, mint leaves, extra blackberry slices and the second lime cut into wedges.

The beauty of this recipe is that with every bite you have a delicious taste of key lime and blackberries; the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. Not to mention the chilly and crisp temperature of the filling and the crunchy texture of the graham cracker crust… you will never want it to end.

If you are like me and always looking for a simple recipe to involve the kiddos in the cooking process, this is the recipe is perfect. These pies are so easy to make that you can let your little ones lend a hand. My daughter’s favorite part is watching them freeze in the freezer, every hour she opens the freezer to check on the firming process. And now she loves the taste of Greek yogurt and prefers it over any other type. Yay to healthy and delicious tasting snacks! Also, with only a few ingredients needed, the clean up is even quicker than the prep-time… Now that is what every parent needs!

What is your favorite flavor to mix into your Effortless Pies, leave a comment below… I am always looking for a delicious new twist! Also, click HERE and earn this fabulous Ibotta rebate!

I wish you a fruit-filled, summer-social season and enjoy bringing this recipe to all of your upcoming gatherings!

If you are anything like me the bright colors and the yummy marshmallowy goodness of PEEPS gets you during the Easter season! I literally have to buy every color of the marshmallow chicks… just because. I know, I have a problem. Today I wanted to share a fun way to enjoy and share PEEPS with all of your friends and family, and a way to make you feel better about piling the PEEPS packages into your grocery cart. PEEPS Kabobs make the cutest edible centerpiece for your Easter table as well as an adorable dessert dish to bring to any Easter gathering. They are simple to make, bright and colorful and absolutely delicious!

The way to your Valentine’s heart is through their stomach, so I wanted to share this perfect Valentine’s Day breakfast with you before the big day! This is my take on The Pioneer Woman’s : Egg-In-A-Hole recipe, with an Espresso Ever After touch of SWEET LOVE! It is a super simple recipe and a perfect opportunity to let the little ones lend a hand and help out in the kitchen. I hope this lovey-dovey recipe brings your Valentine a warm heart… and a happy tummy! Continue Reading

5 Days of Super Bowl Snack Recipes

With Super Bowl right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share 5 different game-day snack recipes that are crowd favorites. I know how hard it can be to think of new and tasty appetizers to bring to gatherings, so I wanted to help you out! Today is the last and final recipe in my series – 5 Days of Super Bowl Snack Recipes. I saved one of the best for last, my favorite dip recipe: Raspberry Chipotle Black Bean Dip. This recipe will be a TOUCHDOWN with your guests!

5 Days of Super Bowl Snack Recipes

With Super Bowl right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share 5 different game-day snack recipes that are crowd favorites. I know how hard it can be to think of new and tasty appetizers to bring to gatherings, so I wanted to help you out! Today I am sharing my Pizza Muffins with you. This recipe will be a TOUCHDOWN with your guests! Continue Reading

5 Days of Super Bowl Snack Recipes

With Super Bowl right around the corner I thought it would be fun to share 5 different game-day snack recipes that are crowd favorites. I know how hard it is to think of new and tasty appetizers to bring to gatherings so I wanted to help you out! Today I am sharing my Cheese Tortellini Caprese Kabobs with you. This recipe should be a TOUCHDOWN with your guests! Continue Reading

5 Days of Super Bowl Snack Recipes – Day 2 Recipe

With Super Bowl right around the corner I thought it would be fun to share 5 different game-day snack recipes that are crowd favorites! I know how hard it is to think of new and tasty appetizers to bring to gatherings so I wanted to help you out. These recipes should be a TOUCHDOWN with your guests! Hope you enjoy this recipe, my friends and family love it! Continue Reading

5 Days of Super Bowl Snack Recipes

With Super Bowl right around the corner I thought it would be fun to share 5 different game-day snack recipes that are crowd favorites! I know how hard it is to think of new and tasty appetizers to bring to gatherings so I wanted to help you out. These recipes should be a TOUCHDOWN with your guests! Continue Reading